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ABOUT US

Orchid’s Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living.

The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career. Learn more here .

SHIFT

ALA - Shift 1 ($0) (United States of America - Alabama)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Responsible for receiving all raw materials, sub-components, components, purchased devices, packaging material, components returning from outsourced vendors, and all other inventory items which go into Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (Orchid) manufactured product. Responsible for pulling finished components and issuing them to shop work orders. Responsible for sawing raw materials and delivering to specified production areas. Must be able to generate and maintain data from the control of documentation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Complete all required training.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
• Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• Complete all required training.
• Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Assure compliance to Orchid requirements during the cp crib and raw material processes, receiving, and shipping processes, as prescribed by the Orchid Quality System.
• Perform cycle counts and/or physical inventories as required.
• Physically load and unload products as necessary at the loading docks.
• Review packing slips for accuracy against the original purchase order and physical count.
• Proficient use of the production management database system as it applies to cp crib, raw material, receiving, and shipping scripts.
• Communicate nonconformance to Quality Control.
• Assure part identification as part of receipt function.
• Creating and release SWOs per GYRO and Work To List

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

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• Associates (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ Year Prior Work Experience in inventory control (cp crib and raw material), Receiving, Shipping, Manufacturing or Quality Control related function, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
• Data Entry - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Time management - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
• Active Learning - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
• Information Capture - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Basic Knowledge
• Quality Management - Basic Knowledge
• Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Constantly
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company

• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

• Comprehensive benefit package

• Ability to work in an organization that values:

• • Integrity First: We do the right thing

  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid

  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.